THE WARRIORS (1979) - Revisited this film after seeing it on TV many years ago. It's even better than I remember it as I had forgotten the story. It's a rather simple story of a falsely accused gang called The Warriors who are blamed for the shooting of the unifying charismatic gang leader during a major gang rally in the Bronx. After that The Warriors have to get back to Coney Island and pass some tough turf and the police. What I forgot about is the neat comic book scene transitions and how "cool" the whole film was. Our local Ma & Pa video store had a new DVD of this film so I rented it.

(9 out of 10 Stars) This recent viewing puts this film in the top 10 for me.

There are a number of films about city gangs or mobs.

The WarriorsEscape From New YorkFort Apache The BronxAssault on Precinct 13

Scott, you left out The Wanderers and The Lords of Flatbush, both are good movies, worth watching if you can find them.

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I saw it a few months ago for the very first time and was very impressed at how well the whole settings, music and editing stand after all this years. The opening alone, with Barry De Vorzon music and the various gangs travelling towards the meeting, is fantastic and filled with me with anticipation.

And the rest is equally neat, from the minimal (but working) caracter description or the energetic brawls. It's became one of my favourite 70s action movies, and it's easily one of the best films Walter Hill has ever made.

I recently heard Tony Scott is planning a remake. I sincerely hope he never gets to make it. The original is now as fresh as it probably was 28 years ago, and Tony Scott will probably ruin evry single one of its virtues.

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Due to the horrifying nature of this film, no one will be admitted to the theatre.

I really do think that in this [and many other 'remake' movies] it's probably more worthwhile, to me at least, that you just make a movie inspired by, rather than directly referencing, a movie.

I mean, it'd be kind of difficult to make a gang movie like the Warriors now, since we're not quite so 70s/80s and totally tacky. But it would be nice to see a similar movie in a modern context. There's no need to call it 'The Warriors'. I mean I'd love to just see random gang-fight action regardless...

One of my favorites. The video game is pretty damn good too. soylentgreen, I also missed the Warriors thing at Coney island to hang out with my friends who did nothing. Stupid friends.

The game is awesome. Being a little apprehensive about plunking down cash for videogames, I rented it first and after about an hour I jumped back in the car, told Blockbuster I couldn't get it to load, got another game and blow over to gamestop to buy The Warriors.

They did such a good job capturing the feeling of the film. The settings, the use of music from the film, even the original game music worked well. The voice work from Michael Beck and James Remar was fabulous. Usually games based on movies tend to suck pitifully...but this was just incredible. Coming from Rockstar, I'm not really surprised though.

Gotta say though, I finally busted my PS2 controller with that game. Having to rotate the thumbsticks to 'unscrew' the car stereos you're robbing took a tremendous toll on it.

While there was nothing more fun than busting a car window, lifting the radio proved that crime not only doesn't pay...in fact, it can cost you a controller!

A local theater has a midnight show of this on Saturday. They're offering free admission to anyone who dresses like one of the gang members.

You're around Louisville, right? DAAMMNN!!!

I'd go as Cowboy, as he's the one I most resemble...small and wiry.

Yeah, Baxter Avenue Theater is showing it. And I was wrong, it's not until the 28th. A Clockwork Orange is tomorrow. I went to their midnight show of Brazil recently and it was wonderful (although not too crowded). Another cool thing is that some local t-shirt designer folks sell custom t-shirts for $10 at each midnight show.